Indeed, you’re right! I would end up with @Corradobrit his cali delivered because let's be honest: he takes the cake in terms of waiting time. Ours wasn't too bad either: 20 months so indeed: waiting times of three months weren't really the intention of this thread, were they?
All will be forgotten and forgiven when I drive out of Naarden in a Coast with the new bellows. Looking forward to meeting a few of you at the VW Bus Fest event next June. But lets not get ahead of ourselves, what with VW's track record.Indeed, you’re right! I would end up with @Corradobrit his cali delivered because let's be honest: he takes the cake in terms of waiting time. Ours wasn't too bad either: 20 months so indeed: waiting times of three months weren't really the intention of this thread, were they?
Ha ha…..not at all, I’m still here aren’t I!???? I…can’t…..leave….That’s it, @PhilR has finally got his Cali, close the thread please
But will keep me updated!!
About three months. And then you can cancel it and order a new oneGot a phone call yesterday to say that my Ocean 150 has been built, but cant tell me when it will arrive.
You may have missed my post on this calibusje, but my Cali, ordered in Belgium in September will be ready next month. The dealer said "we got a call (from VW) and they are all coming in early".
Hi. No I haven't missed your post. I kinda read them all
It is still very not normal to have such a short waiting times. Just a month ago our dealer (and let's say he no small one) said the waiting times in Belgium are still more than a year. Their words, not mine. But very good for you, indeed 
Oh. Well maybe it's changed in a month? I spoke a couple of days ago, and he implied he had just got this news. He said he was expecting a whole load of deliveries in January now. (It was D'iter.. in Zaventem)Hi. No I haven't missed your post. I kinda read them all
Just after we received ours in April this year, there were at least 20 brand new Californias at our dealer. Coast, beach and ocean and every colour that you could think of. It was a beautiful sight, that was for sure, but then he also said: a large load has arrived in one go. The waiting times were then at least a year and none of them had been ordered until 3 months before. I’ll guess yes, it must have changed in a month. And D’Ieteren is the main importer in Belgium so I think he's going to have a lot coming in. But something very strange things can be going on, it is bizarre that waiting times have become four times shorter in such a short time. Orders are still coming in and have been coming in smoothly for a long time, so it can't be that. I think more in the direction of cancellations of former orders, before September that is. But that's just my idea. Or they found a box of microchips.
Babble is referring to a Cali BEACH. These have always tended to have quicker delivery times, even during the worse supply periods. The only market I've noted to see significant improvements (although some are debating this) for Ocean models with habitation, is the UK.Just after we received ours in April this year, there were at least 20 brand new Californias at our dealer. Coast, beach and ocean and every colour that you could think of. It was a beautiful sight, that was for sure, but then he also said: a large load has arrived in one go. The waiting times were then at least a year and none of them had been ordered until 3 months before. I’ll guess yes, it must have changed in a month. And D’Ieteren is the main importer in Belgium so I think he's going to have a lot coming in. But something very strange things can be going on, it is bizarre that waiting times have become four times shorter in such a short time. Orders are still coming in and have been coming in smoothly for a long time, so it can't be that. I think more in the direction of cancellations of former orders, before September that is. But that's just my idea. Or they found a box of microchips.
I still find it bizarre: a california from order to delivery in 3 months; again: before Corona, microchip shortage and the war it was about 4 months and this was so for a long time. I don’t understand it but it is very good news for al those orders from September on. Or not so much for those who think the deliveries are too soon now but this is a whole other story
For me this thread is near closure… 3 months…
Thank you for clarifying. I thought something was odd because as you say: I too only see such extremely short waiting times in the UK. Probably/maybe this has something to do with the RHD van on which it is based; maybe a lot of them were recently produced? Or cancellations, more than elsewhere.
I had hoped my 1000 post would be the big reveal but VW had other ideas. Not long to wait now though.Thank you for clarifying. I thought something was odd because as you say: I too only see such extremely short waiting times in the UK. Probably/maybe this has something to do with the RHD van on which it is based; maybe a lot of them were recently produced? Or cancellations, more than elsewhere.
In any case, I look forward to the delivery of yours because since our problem (constant loud scratching at the front window, remember) has hopefully been definitively solved it is so much fun to drive it around every days. Happy days!
@babble: when it is delivered: of course you too have fun with it!
Me in outsourcing: all of you, enjoy your cali
Some people want a LWB T6.1 and 5 seats so a conversion is the only option.
Oh for a LWB Cali!
Where have you ordered from? Mine arrived at the dealers earlier this month (ordered mid september) & I am collecting 1st March. Dealer says cleared funds required 3 days before collection.
Typically around 2 weeks in production and 5-7 week’s delivery. Can be sooner, can be later.
Only my two cents…
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